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attorney in seattle. he put this out wednesday, the day before the law took effect in washington state. he said regardless of any changes in state law, including the change that will go into effect on december 6th in washington state, growing, selling or possessing any amount of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. that's what the u.s. attorney in seattle said. how are they going to enforce this because, you know, like the seattle police basically saying, we're not going to get involved with that, or at least hinting they won't. how would the feds do anything about this? >> this is a huge conflict on the horizon. the justice department reasserting that federal law supersedes state law and the controlled substances act law is still in effect. that lists marijuana as a schedule 1 narcotic, along with heroin, cocaine and lsd. they are saying congress decided this in 1970. it's out of our hands. we, the obama administration, the justice department, have an obligation to enforce the law as it stands, a
attorney in seattle. he put this out wednesday, the day before the law took effect in washington state. he said regardless of any changes in state law, including the change that will go into effect on december 6th in washington state, growing, selling or possessing any amount of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. that's what the u.s. attorney in seattle said. how are they going to enforce this because, you know, like the seattle police basically saying, we're not going to get involved...
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stretching back from seattle all the way over to the upper midwest, wisconsin, getting some snow. we're talking about six to 12 inches now. now calling your attention to this cold front that's coming through, moving across the northeast that's providing some instability. in terms of rainfall not a whole lot but isolated areas could see anywhere from one to two inches this weekend fog advisories across the southeast, we'll talk more coming up. that's a look at your national weather. now here's a closer look at the weather for your area. >> make it a good weekend, everybody. back to you. >>> you make it a good weekend for us. coming up next when has punishment gone too far. more and more parents and judges are using embarrassment to punishment misbehavior. you're watching cbs "this morning saturday." "this is george. he is a good little monkey and always very curious. one day george got an important letter. he's built a rocket ship to travel into space." google, how far is earth to the moon? the moon is 238,900 miles... "the great moment had come." 3, 2, 1... [ giggling ] ♪ you ar
stretching back from seattle all the way over to the upper midwest, wisconsin, getting some snow. we're talking about six to 12 inches now. now calling your attention to this cold front that's coming through, moving across the northeast that's providing some instability. in terms of rainfall not a whole lot but isolated areas could see anywhere from one to two inches this weekend fog advisories across the southeast, we'll talk more coming up. that's a look at your national weather. now here's a...
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unitedhealthcare. [ male announcer ] we began serving handcrafted coffees in seattle, and people seemed to like it. so we wondered -- where else could we take this? ♪ for over 40 years, we've brought our passion for fine coffee and espresso to people everywhere. but one place was impossible, until now. our lattes, espresso and brewed coffee, now in your home. the verismo™ system by starbucks. >>> on tuesday, congress delivered another sign they are not interested in mending their obstructionist ways. the senate was set to ratify the u.n. convention on the rights of persons with disabilities which has already been ratified about 126 countries worldwide and seeks to protect 700 million people with disabilities from discrimination. the convention was based on the landmark americans with disabilities act, which came to pass with the help of republican senator bob dole. the former senate majority leader was on hand to compel his fellow republicans to ratify the u.n. treaty. even an 89-year-old former colleague confined to a wheelchair couldn't unblock this party's entrance see yens. 66 v
unitedhealthcare. [ male announcer ] we began serving handcrafted coffees in seattle, and people seemed to like it. so we wondered -- where else could we take this? ♪ for over 40 years, we've brought our passion for fine coffee and espresso to people everywhere. but one place was impossible, until now. our lattes, espresso and brewed coffee, now in your home. the verismo™ system by starbucks. >>> on tuesday, congress delivered another sign they are not interested in mending their...
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attorney in seattle, washington, who would prosecute violations there. regardless of the state law, growing, selling or processing any amount of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. the department's responsibility to enforce the controlled substances act remains unchanged. but several department of justice officials who spoke to cnn said that likely wouldn't happen. alberto gonzales laid out the options, option one, lock the users up. >> arrest and prosecute those in possession of marijuana, and then wait for the defendant to say wait a minute, you know, i have got a state law that says here this is not lawful. and at that point, the department can raise the issue, and say well, the federal government laws preempt state laws in this issue. >> option two, fight it out in the courts. >> sue the state of washington and the state of colorado, take them to court and just say outright in this field, the federal government has preempted and that the law has to fall. >> option three, cut off federal money to law enforcement. >> simply start withholding f
attorney in seattle, washington, who would prosecute violations there. regardless of the state law, growing, selling or processing any amount of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. the department's responsibility to enforce the controlled substances act remains unchanged. but several department of justice officials who spoke to cnn said that likely wouldn't happen. alberto gonzales laid out the options, option one, lock the users up. >> arrest and prosecute those in possession of...
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though seattle police received a directive to issue verbal warnings only. this is what you can legally possess, one ounce. you can use it in private but stores still won't be licensed to sell it for recreational use for another year. so without a prescription there is still no sale. recreational users are going to say where am i going to go to buy this marijuana? if it's illegal to sell marijuana still. >> reporter: federal law still prohibits marijuana use in any state, and the department of justice is reviewing possible actions. >> the federal government might prosecute anyone who uses marijuana on federal land, parks and courthouses. it could also go after the large-scale growers who supply marijuana to stores and it could block their access to banks. >> just say no! >> reporter: but attitudes toward pot may be changing. where just say no once filled screens, now shows like "weeds" portray pot as a suburban staple. in a new quinnipiac pole, americans favor legalization. >> i think cigarettes and alcohol are a lot more dangerous. >> i personally don't do
though seattle police received a directive to issue verbal warnings only. this is what you can legally possess, one ounce. you can use it in private but stores still won't be licensed to sell it for recreational use for another year. so without a prescription there is still no sale. recreational users are going to say where am i going to go to buy this marijuana? if it's illegal to sell marijuana still. >> reporter: federal law still prohibits marijuana use in any state, and the...
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the couple's alleged multi- state series of crimes ended in seattle. they rammed a police car. >>> a 23-year-old woman has been arrested for the shooting death of a teenager. but police say they do not believe acted alone. the 17-year-old was found shot on pacific avenue on november 30th. he died a short time later. police say they believe the killing was gang related and they continue to search for other suspects. >>> the australian radio station behind the prank call to a london hospital is now speaking out after a nurse dupe bid the hoax committed suicide. >> the dj called the hospital and asking about the duchess who was there being treated for severe morning sickness. the nurse was transferred to kate middleton's ward committed suicide yesterday. and now the radio station is responding. >> they have decided that they'll not return until further notice out of respect of what can only be described as a tragedy. >> the palace says prince william and his wife are saddened about the death saying they were both looked after wonderfulfully well at the ho
the couple's alleged multi- state series of crimes ended in seattle. they rammed a police car. >>> a 23-year-old woman has been arrested for the shooting death of a teenager. but police say they do not believe acted alone. the 17-year-old was found shot on pacific avenue on november 30th. he died a short time later. police say they believe the killing was gang related and they continue to search for other suspects. >>> the australian radio station behind the prank call to a...